Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins vs Preston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Fort Collins · Charter high · Grades 6–12
971 students
Preston Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins Fort Collins, Colorado | Preston Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 307 | #19 of 262 |
| National rank | #5793 of 16,910 | #2730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 971 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 60.0).
- •Preston Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Preston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 33.5%).
- •Preston Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 24.9).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is the larger school with 971 students compared with 568.
- •Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is a charter school while Preston Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins better than Preston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Middle School ranks higher (73.0 vs 60.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins and Preston Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins: 971. Preston Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins and Preston Middle School rank in Colorado?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 95th of 307 and Preston Middle School is 19th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).